Keepin' The Lights On

Everyone from homeowners to pros look for videos to either learn or hone skills. If you’re a construction professional, you’ll want to watch someone you can trust is providing you with accurate content.

Dustin Stelzer is just that content provider. He began Electrician U as a way of teaching electricians skills using YouTube and Social media. He has big plans on how he wants to support the industry he loves.

Listen in as we discuss the work he’s doing. 
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To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

To reach Dustin on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinstelzer/
Learn more about Electrician U: https://electricianu.com/
Chuy’s in Austin: https://www.chuys.com/
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/nOEm8KEjceo

I speak with Toffee Coleman, from Fluke, about the value of teaming up with schools, training programs, and industry associations to boost learning and skill-building.

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To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

To reach Toffee Coleman on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toffeecoleman/

Learn more about Fluke: https://www.fluke.com/

Fluke Education and Training Support: https://www.fluke.com/en-us/learn/student-discounts-and-resources

Toulouse Petite: https://toulousepetit.com/

See Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fDeDadndxYE

I believe one way to keep the energy and productivity up in a company is to spend time ensuring your culture is strong. In this episode I speak with, Mica Ashmore, Strategic Business Integration Manager with Alterman Electric. He shares ideas on ways to create a culture of engagement, empowerment, and accountability.

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To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/XNIdo1IhOUA

To reach Mica Ashmore on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mica-ashmore-69218050/

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Continuous Improvement, Organization Development, Strategic Alignment, and Change Management

Learn more about Alterman: https://goalterman.com/

Taqueria Jalisco #9: https://taqueriajalisco9.com/

Fun fact, the reason for the “#9” is because there are several other restaurants (haha, at least 8 others at a minimum) with the same name, but since they are separate owners, for registration/tax purposes, they have to designate a difference in name, thus the number.

What does continuous improvement mean to you? Article from “The Fabricator” publication, written by Jeff Sipes, one of my Lean Six Sigma Black Belt instructors from Villanova University https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/article/shopmanagement/what-does-continuous-improvement-mean-to-you-

What is Lean? Another great resource from Paul Akers (Author of “2-Second Lean”); found this to be a great practical resource for lean adoption, as he taps into culture a lot. https://paulakers.net/what-is-lean

Company Culture is Everyone’s Responsibility This HBR article touches on the question in our chat about how all levels of an organization impact culture https://hbr.org/2021/02/company-culture-is-everyones-responsibility

Stratified Systems Theory (SST) A little on the detailed side, but early in the article, it provides a great overview of what SST is and the various roles/responsibilities of each organizational tier https://www.cognadev.com/blog_040.html#:~:text=Elliott%20Jaques%20proposed%20the%20Stratified,span%20of%20the%20work%20involved.

Construction faces a crisis. Unfortunately, construction ranks as first or second on lists as one of the industries with the highest incidents of suicide.

Fortunately, the construction industry isn’t sitting idle. They’ve created many programs to support and come alongside all in the industry. I spoke to many different representatives from the industry about this topic to learn more. There was one name that was consistently mentioned as an expert working toward improvements in how mental health impacts construction, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas.

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist, inspirational international speaker and an impact entrepreneur. She currently serves as the president of United Suicide Survivors International.

Dr. Sally and I discuss:
Why construction and similar industries struggle with mental health and suicide.
Ways employers can create environments that foster improved mental health in their teams.
How to have conversations with your friends/peers about your own and their mental health.  

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. 

Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741. Every person who texts is connected with a crisis counselor who is trained to listen and  offer sound advice 24/7 (Free and Confidential)

YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/bifaDXKThB4 

To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

To reach Dr. Sally on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyspencerthomas/

Dr. Sally’s website: https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/

Headspace for the Workplace Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/headspace-for-the-workplace-with-dr-sally/id1662373539

Hope Illuminated Podcast: https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast

Thank you to all the following for input as I developed this show:
(Organization names are for reference only and where the individuals worked at the time I spoke with them. The organization name is not meant to imply endorsement of this episode or the podcast.  All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names,trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement.)

Chandler Brooks (Procore): https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbrooks/
Ashley Logan (Procore)
Shaelyn McHugh (Procore)
Sasha Reed (Procore)
Wes Wheeler (NECA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-wheeler-sms-cescp-msp-99278452/ Alex Kopp (TAUC): https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmkopp/
Justin Crandol (SMACNA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-crandol-csp-arm-cris-23900711/ Brandon Anderson (AGC of Missouri): https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-anderson-80b816110/ Justin Azbill (Milwaukee Tools): https://www.linkedin.com/in/azbill-justin/
Raffi Elchemmas (MCAA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffielch/

RESOURCES
Get Construction Talking: https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/

Kevin Hines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhinesstory/
Kevin Hines’ story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-lkZG7IYeQ&rco=1

MCAA Mental Health Awareness Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c1rY9FZVOY

SMACNA Resources: https://www.smacna.org/resources/business-management/safety-and-health/mental-health-substance-abuse

www.Mantherapy.org

National guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention: https://suicidology.org

Construction Alliance for Suicide Prevention – Construction Industry Blueprint www.constructionworkingminds.org

http://www.workplacesuicideprevention.com

United Suicide Survivors International

https://preventconstructionsuicide.com/

ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) Total Human Health page: https://www.abc.org/Safety/Total-Human-Health

Mike Connaughton discusses AI's impact on data centers. We explore the challenges and opportunities AI brings, including increased power, cooling, and connectivity needs.

Mike has 30+ years of experience with fiber optic cabling and is responsible for strategic data center account support and alliances at Leviton. He has received the Aegis Excellence Award from the U.S. Navy for his work on the Fiber Optic Cable Steering Committee and was a key member of the committee that developed the SMPTE 311M standard for a hybrid fiber optic HD camera cable. He has participated in standardization activities for TIA, ICEA, ANSI and IEEE.

Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.

To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

To reach Mike Connaughton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-connaughton-1933301/

MyWay Restaurant: https://mywaytavern.com/holly-springs

YouTube Version of Episode: https://youtu.be/pfvbHXLkcPo

Webinar: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4572085/E5E0687AB8C312C7678515EFE944B3A1?partnerref=rss-events

AI Webinar

OPT-X Global Fiber Systems

Data Center Page  

Corporate Video  

Leviton Spine Leaf Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rprH74BWJW0

Story on Power Consumption: https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/energy/article/55019791/doe-study-ai-boom-breeds-localized-energy-constraints-but-grid-can-meet-long-term-demand

How can software support contractor coordination with the field, distribution, and other trades? Adam Ketterer, Co-Founder and Senior Sales Director at AEC Inspire to share advancements he’s seeing in construction software. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.

To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

To reach Adam Ketterer on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrobertketterer/
Learn more about AEC Inspire:  https://aecinspire.com/
Paul’s Market: https://paulsmarketstl.com/
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ICtZzXlyX0

Jason Young, Virtual Design Director at IES Communications, shares how he’s implemented the principles of VDC in the telecom space to improve the efficiency of construction projects. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.

To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

To reach Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-young-8b293236/
Learn more about IES Communications: https://www.iescomm.com/
VDC Jobs at IES Communications: Virtual Design and Construction Jobs (iescomm.com)
Pizzeria Bianco: http://www.pizzeriabianco.com/
Video Version: https://youtu.be/59ioN4LaC3U
Graybar: https://Graybar.com/podcast

Great lighting is critical for a healthcare facility in providing quality care to their community. But what are the unique needs of different kinds of healthcare buildings, from medical offices to urgent care centers? Tommy Nichols, Business Development Director for Healthcare with Acuity Brands Lighting joins me to shine a light on the latest in healthcare lighting.

Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.

To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

To reach Tommy on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-nichols-lc-edac-2a69201bb/

Learn more about Acuity Lighting: https://www.bhfcllc.com/_files/ugd/90e0a5_c77f5e1ca8254dbb9763451d61a34305.pdf  

Care Collection by Acuity Brands  

LightSPEC How to light ambulatory care facilities by Tommy Nichols  

Behavioral Health Design Guide by Behavioral Health Facility Consulting, LLC  

Benny’s On the Beach: https://www.bennysonthebeach.com/

YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/MkiuHpV7ejE

I’ve had episodes about cybersecurity, which is in the news every day. But what about physical building/plant security? It is not immune from advanced methods of attack and changes in technology.

I asked Don Erickson, CEO of the Security Industry Association, if he could come on the show to share what megatrends may impact the security world in the next few years.

In this episode Don shares his insight around AI’s impact on the physical security world, the evolution of security’s ROI, Security as a Service and the impact on the security integrator, the impact of megatech, and real estate optimization.

Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite podcast platform, YouTube, or Graybar.com.

To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

To reach Don Erickson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-erickson-0394bb1/

Learn more about SIA (Security Industry Association): https://www.securityindustry.org/

The Monocle: https://themonocle.com/ 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hKayoAa8mP0

Every other year, Electrical Contractor Magazine conducts a survey of its reader base to get a better understanding of the state of the Electrical Contractor. In this episode Andre Klee and Julie Mazur, from EC Magazine, share an overview of the trends they’ve seen from this year’s survey.

You’ll learn what projects dominated their schedules, the change in the size of their businesses, and what is important to them as they train their teams for the future.
 
Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.

To get a hold of us here at Keepin’ The Lights On, please email: [email protected]

To watch the video version: https://youtu.be/5jmXSIpCxEw

The 2024 Profile can be found here: https://www.ecmag.com/magazine/articles/article-detail/2024-profile-of-the-electrical-contractor

Find Andrea on LinkedIn and at [email protected].

Find Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-mazur-40981298/

Learn more about the profile: https://www.ecmag.com/market-research/profile

Villa Maya: https://villamayarestaurant.com/

Albi: https://www.albidc.com/

Pujol: https://pujol.com.mx/eng/

Ambar: https://ambarrestaurant.com/capitol-hill-dc/